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Medi-Veggie: A Fried RightRice Recipe from Chef Tu David Phu

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Oct 12, 2020

Medi-Veggie: A Fried RightRice Recipe from Chef Tu David Phu

About Vietnamese Fried Rice Fried rice is a popular street food item of East Asian, Southeast Asian, and South Asian cuisines. And it’s...

Chopsticks Alley Talk

Apr 23, 2020

Chopsticks Alley Talk Live Episode 19: Mental Health of Asian Americans - Covid 19

Mental health issues facing Asian American families during Shelter in Place and Covid-19.

Chopsticks Alley Talk

Mar 16, 2020

Chopsticks Alley Talk in Vietnamese: A Message About the Corona Virus and Santa Clara County Workers

A Public Service Announcement by Chopsticks Alley Talk interviews Betty Duong, Santa Clara County Office of Labor Standards Enforcement, in

Chopsticks Alley Talk

Mar 16, 2020

Chopsticks Alley Talk: A Public Message in Vietnamese about the Coronavirus and Santa Clara County

Chopsticks Alley Talk discusses the Coronavirus with the Office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez for Santa Clara County in Vietnamese.

The Big Secret Vietnamese Americans Don’t Want Us to Talk About

Trami Nguyen Cron

May 23, 2019

The Big Secret Vietnamese Americans Don’t Want Us to Talk About

Jokes are often made on social media about how you’ll never see an Asian woman on the Maury Povich show, waiting for a DNA test while...

I Too Struggle with Depression as a Gay Vietnamese Man: Get the Help You Need

Nguyen Pham

Mar 12, 2019

I Too Struggle with Depression as a Gay Vietnamese Man: Get the Help You Need

"On March 6, 2019, two children and a Vietnamese woman was found dead in a murder-suicide inside San Jose apartment," reads the headline....

Podcast Episode 7: Talking Asian Identity and Gender Roles with Author Lily Hoang, A Bestiary

Chopsticks Alley

Apr 10, 2018

Podcast Episode 7: Talking Asian Identity and Gender Roles with Author Lily Hoang, A Bestiary

Chopsticks Alley Podcast Episode 7: A discussion with author Lily Hoang about identity and gender roles in Hoang's book, A Bestiary....

Domestic Violence: A Silent Issue Facing Vietnamese American Women

Jullianne Pham

Jan 9, 2018

Domestic Violence: A Silent Issue Facing Vietnamese American Women

In the Vietnamese culture, husbands are expected to hold dominant positions in the family. There is no doubt conflicts will arise when...

Secrecy Behind PTSD Among Vietnamese Elders Affecting Second Generation

Jullianne Pham

Nov 29, 2017

Secrecy Behind PTSD Among Vietnamese Elders Affecting Second Generation

Trauma and its enduring legacy--a well-known but rarely admitted secret among many Vietnamese elders and immigrants. The fall of Saigon...

There Are More Smokers Among Non-English Speaking Vietnamese Men Than the General US Population.

Jullianne Pham

Aug 31, 2017

There Are More Smokers Among Non-English Speaking Vietnamese Men Than the General US Population.

Have you ever noticed when walking by Vietnamese coffee shops, restaurants or cafes, there is a distinct smell of cigarette smoke in the...

The Vietnamese Diet and Cultural Beliefs Are Not As Healthy As You Think - Heart Disease, Diabetes,

Jullianne Pham

Aug 7, 2017

The Vietnamese Diet and Cultural Beliefs Are Not As Healthy As You Think - Heart Disease, Diabetes,

Research studies on health disparities have been conducted on Vietnamese elders since their resettlement in the US the last 40 years....

Chopsticks Alley Talk

Feb 22, 2017

Chopsticks Alley Talk Live - Depression and Anxiety - February 26, 2017, Episode 12

Watch Chopsticks Alley Talks Live - Episode 12 Topic: Depression and Anxiety - Not My Child Sponsor: #Join Jade & Asian Liver Center at...

Rei Pham

Feb 4, 2017

Fear of Failure

Failing in College... The idea of failing is dreadful for anyone. For Vietnamese Americans, the pressure to succeed often stems from the...

Theresa Ngo

Feb 1, 2017

The Paler the Skin, the Better?

If you have ever visited Vietnam, one of the first instances you will come across are drivers and pedestrians covered from head-to-toe in...

College: The Best Four Years of Your Life

Rei Pham

Jan 31, 2017

College: The Best Four Years of Your Life

When I was in high school, I dreamt of the day I move off to college. And why not? They always say it’s the best 4 years of your life!...

Depression and Anxiety, Why Can't Vietnamese Talk About It?

Rei Pham

Jan 23, 2017

Depression and Anxiety, Why Can't Vietnamese Talk About It?

The stigma of mental illness such as Depression and Anxiety causes many Vietnamese to avoid talking about this important topic. Watch as...

Anthony Nguyen

Jan 7, 2017

Living with Cerebral Palsy

As a little boy, I never thought that a neurological illness would affect my entire life. However, I am currently having a difficult time...

Seeing Red After Feeling Blue - The Effects of the Election on Mental Health

Jullianne Pham

Nov 19, 2016

Seeing Red After Feeling Blue - The Effects of the Election on Mental Health

Drawing Conclusions is our job, and is based on contextual, relevant concerns that we discover and define in our design process." When it...

Mental Illness: Does This Really Make Me Crazy?

Jullianne Pham

Oct 18, 2016

Mental Illness: Does This Really Make Me Crazy?

Throughout Vietnamese history, individuals afflicted with mental disorders have been misunderstood and mistreated. But what exactly is the c

Cupping sensationalized in the Olympics may reduce child-abuse accusations against Vietnamese parent

Viviane Nguyen

Sep 14, 2016

Cupping sensationalized in the Olympics may reduce child-abuse accusations against Vietnamese parent

While the media goes into a frenzy around the circular marks resembling bruises on swimmers’ backs during the Olympic games, the...

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